Tragedy struck in Bayelsa State on Christmas Day as a young boy drowned inside the swimming pool of the popular Aridolf Hotel along Isaac Boro Expressway in Yenagoa, the state …
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Anti-Niger plot: FG knocks Nigerien leader for alleging collusion with France
The Federal Government on Thursday knocked Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, who alleged collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilise his country. It said Nigeria has never engaged …
Read More »10 injured in Lagos Boxing Day auto crash
An accident that occurred along the Otedola Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Boxing Day left 10 persons with varying degrees of injuries. PUNCH Metro learnt from an incident …
Read More »Free trade zones will boost exports, FG assures manufacturers
The Federal Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has assured manufacturers that the country’s free trade zones are designed to accelerate exports and not to harm local …
Read More »Niger youths demand additional military base to stem banditry
Niger State youths have cried out against the incessant and audacious attacks on their communities by suspected bandits and terrorists. The youths who converged under the auspices of the Concerned Shiroro …
Read More »Minister hails distribution of subsidised fertilisers to Jigawa farmers
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security has commended the distribution of subsidised inputs to farmers in Jigawa State. Represented by the Jigawa State Coordinator, Ministry of Agriculture and Food …
Read More »Sokoto Police say permit required to share food, money
The Nigeria Police Force, Sokoto State Command has instructed any person(s) or group(s) planning on sharing foodstuffs or money to indigent residents to obtain permission from the command. The spokesman …
Read More »Taraba lawmaker awarded for strengthening Nigeria, China relationship
The federal lawmaker representing Bali/ Gassol Federal Constituency in Taraba State, who also doubles as the Chairman of the House Committee on Nigeria-China Relations, Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu has been honoured …
Read More »I facilitated 30 federal appointments for Niger indigenes – Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has revealed that he facilitated 30 federal appointments for Niger State indigenes. Idris made this known in Niger State while responding …
Read More »Ex-CIBN president recommends entrepreneurship amid economic hardship
A former president of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Segun Ajibola, has called on Nigerians to embrace entrepreneurship and self-reliance to weather the storms of the current economic …
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